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Synonyms & Antonyms of agitate
2
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
- there's no need to agitate the patient about little things
Synonyms for agitate
Words Related to agitate
- aggravate,
- anger,
- annoy,
- bug,
- chafe,
- chivy
- (or chivvy),
- exasperate,
- fret,
- gall,
- get,
- grate,
- harass,
- harry,
- irk,
- irritate,
- nettle,
- peeve,
- pester,
- pique,
- put off,
- put out,
- rile,
- vex
Near Antonyms for agitate
Antonyms for agitate
- calm,
- compose,
- quiet,
- settle,
- soothe,
- tranquilize
- (also tranquillize)
3
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
- set the washing machine so it will agitate for four minutes before going into the rinse cycle
Synonyms for agitate
Words Related to agitate
4
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
- a question which has been agitated by the legislature time and time again
Synonyms for agitate
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The first known use of agitate was in the 15th century
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